The Base blockchain network has introduced the ability to connect crypto wallets to chatbots and manage onchain operations through text commands.
The team behind the Base layer-2 network has launched the Base MCP protocol, allowing users to connect their Base Account to AI interfaces such as ChatGPT, Claude, Codex, and Cursor to manage onchain operations using natural language prompts.
The solution supports integration with DeFi protocols and services across the Base ecosystem. Through chatbots, users can:
- send funds;
- swap tokens;
- view balances on Base and other EVM-compatible networks;
- check transaction history;
- interact with smart contracts.
The new tool connects Base Account with AI agents through the Model Context Protocol (MCP), giving users access to the full range of operations within the Base ecosystem without the need to use separate apps or interfaces. For DeFi and trading operations, the protocol uses so-called skill plugins — specialized extensions that expand the capabilities of AI agents.
At launch, Base MCP supports plugins for several DeFi platforms and trading services within the Base ecosystem, including:
- Moonwell and Morpho for lending markets and yield strategies;
- Uniswap and Aerodrome for liquidity pool management, LP positions, and token swaps;
- Avantis for perpetual futures trading and position management;
- Bankr and Virtuals for tracking newly launched tokens, sorting them by market metrics, and executing token-related actions through chatbots.
When an operation is initiated, the AI agent sends the user a link that opens Base Account in a separate window and displays the expected asset changes. The transaction is signed and broadcast to the network only after user confirmation.
The MCP server does not store or have access to private keys. The architecture is based on a Stored Requests mechanism, meaning the AI agent creates an unsigned request that remains pending until approved by the user. Authentication is powered by OAuth 2.1 — the same standard used by services such as Sign in with Google.
Developers will also be able to create custom plugins for Base MCP using markdown-based specifications. Going forward, Base plans to expand the number of supported services and improve interaction scenarios with AI interfaces. According to the company, local transaction generation by AI agents could reduce phishing and web interface compromise risks, since users do not need to interact with third-party websites.
AI agents processed more than 176 million transactions worth over $73 million over the past year, while the volume of such transactions could reach $5 trillion by 2030.
